I'm new on the list as well as on computers, so hope this msg. makes it
on OK.
I've been growing CP for about 3 decades now and have a greenhouse full
of Darlingtonia, Dionaea, Sundews, etc. Nothing really extravagant due
to great plant mortality caused by several moves & inclement weather.
Most of my occupational history has been in nursery and forestry work.
If I were asked which species of CP was my favorite, Dionaea muscipula
would be my answer.(Never got over that first reaction to them when I
was a kid.) Before I sign off on this first experimental msg. test, I
would like to ask two questions:
1. Does anybody know where one could purchase small quantities(15 or so)
of that relatively new Dionaea clone 'Royal Red', which was advertised
in CPN Vol. 24, No#2 by 'Exotica Plants' of Australia? ( I wrote them,
but couldn't afford to purchase lots of 1000.)
2. Benlate(Benomyl) is no longer available in my area due to that bad
batch law suit years back, but some growers I've talked to say they can
still purchase it. It is the only fungicide that knocks out Anthracnose
which plagues my Dionaea population every year. Anybody have any to
sell if it isn't illegal by mail?
That's it for now. Glad to be in the group.
Regards,
Doug Burdic